The Sphinx Pose: Caterpillars Reveal a New Motionless Way to Handle Pain When most animals are hurt, they lash out or run away. It’s the classic fight-or-flight response that has been ingrained in living beings for centuries. However, recent studies on caterpillars have unveiled a fascinating alternative approach to dealing with pain – the Sphinx […]
2,000 ‘plastivore’ caterpillars can gobble a stubborn plastic bag in 24 hours
2,000 ‘Plastivore’ Caterpillars Can Gobble a Stubborn Plastic Bag in 24 Hours A new study explores the potential of caterpillars to degrade polyethylene plastic, the most common type of plastic used in shopping bags, packaging, and other single-use items. In a world grappling with the ever-increasing plastic pollution crisis, these findings could pave the way […]